2027 PFL NAIDOC DESIGN A BALL COMPETITION
The Perth Football League wishes to acknowledge and celebrate the traditional owners of this land and pay respects to the elder’s past, present and emerging and thank them for their contribution to our great game.
2027 NAIDOC Ball Competition Design Theme: Generations Connected Through Footy
The Perth Football League invites artists to explore how football connects generations of people, families and communities. We encourage designs that celebrate the passing of knowledge, culture, leadership and stories from one generation to the next, recognising the role football plays in creating belonging, strengthening communities and inspiring future generations.
Competition details
- Download the template panel provided below.
- Create your design and upload the final artwork via this form.
- Entrants are also welcome to apply their design directly to a physical football if preferred.
- Entries close at 5:00pm AWST on 6 July 2026.
- All submissions will be reviewed by the judging panel, with all entrants notified of the outcome by 13 July 2026.
Eligibility
Entrants must be current Perth Football League members, including players, coaches, club administrators, umpires, or volunteers affiliated with a PFL club. Entrants must also be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, meaning they are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and are recognised by the community in which they live or have lived.
If you have any questions about the competition, please don't hesitate to contact Georgie, PFL Marketing Coordinator, via email at georgie@perthfootball.com.au or by phone on 0452 512 404.